Frances Daniels is a PPA-accredited journalist and Sleep Staff Writer at Tom's Guide with an MA in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University. Her role includes covering mattress and sleep news and writing sleep product reviews and buyer's guides, including our Best Hybrid Mattress 2025 guide. She is interested in the relationship between sleep and health, interviewing an array of experts to create in-depth articles about topics such as nutrition, sleep disorders, sleep hygiene, and mattress care. She is also our specialist on mattress toppers — producing bed topper reviews and taking care of our Best Mattress Toppers 2025 guide — and leads content relating to fiberglass-free beds for a non-toxic sleep. Outside of Tom's Guide, she has written for Ideal Home and Marie Claire.
Latest articles by Frances Daniels

These 5 Apple Watch sleep settings are vital for 'lab accuracy,' doctors say
By Frances Daniels published
I asked two board-certified sleep doctors the 5 most important hidden settings on my new Apple Watch to improve my sleep.

Snoring ruining your sleep? These are the nasal strips, earplugs, pillows and anti-snoring mouthpieces Amazon shoppers swear by for a quieter night
By Frances Daniels published
From Breathe Right Nasal Strips to wedge pillows, I've trawled Amazon to find its biggest selling anti-snoring products. These are the winners

Saatva's best five-star luxury hotel mattress is back on sale, but should you wait to buy the Classic in the Memorial Day sales?
By Frances Daniels published
I was shocked by how luxurious the Saatva Classic was in person, and now this premium mattress is $300 off for all sizes — here's who should buy it now (and who should wait.)

3 key Apple Watch settings I’m using to get more sleep and hit the longevity boosting 7:1 Sleep Rule
By Frances Daniels last updated
I'm bagging a '92' Apple watch score for just 6 hours of slumber, but a 7-hour sleep goal is key for boosting longevity. Here's how I’m using the watch to sleep longer and consistently

'This is heaven' — save $29 on the Sealy Adjustable Pillows that customers swear by for relieving neck pain
By Frances Daniels published
Customers compare the Sealy Adjustable Pillows to "sleeping on a cloud" — and you can save $29 when you buy two

‘Stays cool all night’ — Cocoon by Sealy’s best-selling memory foam mattress drops to $349 thanks to secret discount code
By Frances Daniels published
Cooling mattresses come at a luxury price, but this Cocoon by Sealy deal proves you can get an ultra-cool queen for under $600

Skipping these 5 spots when spring cleaning your bedroom can cause frequent night wakings — a doctor explains why
By Frances Daniels published
Doing your spring cleaning this morning? Before you put the vacuum away, a sleep doctor warns that skipping these 5 'hidden' bedroom spots could be the reason you're waking up at 3 a.m.

This popular household item could be why you're waking up groggy even after enough sleep — here's how to get morning energy in 5 seconds
By Frances Daniels last updated
This popular household product helps you fall asleep fast and prevent 3 a.m. wake ups, but it could be why you feel groggy in the morning. Here's why and how to fix it in 5 seconds flat.

74% of us lose sleep due to stress — these are the 9 nighttime routine essentials that help me to unwind and fall asleep fast
By Frances Daniels published
From a sound-masking white noise machine to dreamy scents, these 9 bedroom essentials will help you de-stress and fall asleep fast.

The 5 spring cleaning mistakes that can damage your mattress — here’s why and what to do instead
By Frances Daniels published
Steam cleaning and white vinegar are popular mattress cleaning methods, but did you know they can damage your bed? These are the DIY solutions experts say you should use instead.

I tried these 7 easy tips to stop my brain from racing before a big day — and it actually worked
By Frances Daniels last updated
I can't sleep when I have anticipatory anxiety, but trying to fall asleep fast was making it worse. These 7 expert-approved tips finally helped me get over my insomnia

6 unmissable Amazon bedroom deals I'd snap up today to get my sleep back on track this weekend
By Frances Daniels published
From hotel bedding to a budget sunrise alarm, here's 6 Amazon deals to shop today to turn your bedroom to a luxury sleep retreat in time for the weekend.

3 a.m. insomnia kept me up for hours — this 20-minute reset helped me fall back asleep without getting stressed
By Frances Daniels last updated
After a bout of insomnia last year, I've learned that shutting my eyes and hoping to fall asleep won't cut it — I need to take strong action when I wake up at 3 a.m.

Share a bed with your cat or dog? Experts share the 3 things you need in your emergency cleaning kit to get pet pee out of a mattress
By Frances Daniels published
Experts reveal the three mattress cleaning essentials you need close by in case your pet has an accident

Not white vinegar — experts recommend spring cleaning your mattress with this simple ingredient instead
By Frances Daniels published
It won’t damage your mattress, it’s in everyone's kitchen, and it's excellent for getting rid of stains and smells

Can you use a dehumidifier to dry bedding? Here’s what the experts say
By Becky George published
Don't want to dry bedding outside this allergy season? Experts explain how ditching the dryer for a dehumidifier is the best option

This is the best value mattress you'll find in Amazon's Big Spring Sale — here's why you we'd snap up this DreamCloud deal
By Frances Daniels published
Amazon's Big Spring Sale has brought back the original DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress, and it's $78 cheaper than it's old price.

Beat 3 a.m. wake ups with these 5 Nordic sleep hacks — No 1 can add nearly an hour of extra sleep to your night
By Frances Daniels published
Why Nordic habits can add an extra 55 minutes of sleep, stop 3 a.m. wake ups, and help you wake up with energy

Experts say sleeping on your side is best for easing lower back pain and reducing 3 a.m. wake-ups — here's why
By Frances Daniels published
This gold standard sleep position also helps you wake-up with more energy

How often should you wash your bed sheets?
By Frances Daniels published
This is how often you should wash your bed sheets to avoid allergens, according to a dermatologist.

Not baking soda — this disinfectant is best for cleaning a mattress and getting rid of stains and smells, says upholstery experts
By Frances Daniels published
Baking soda won't remove tough stains and odors from your mattress — but a certain disinfectant will. An expert explains how to spring clean your bed properly.

This 5-minute bedtime trick provides instant back pain relief for better sleep, says chiropractor
By Frances Daniels last updated
A chiropractor explains how adding the beginner friendly cat-cow stretch to your nighttime and morning routine can reduce back pain and improve sleep

Forget pink or white noise — these are the 3 sounds I use to beat insomnia and sleep through the night
By Frances Daniels published
Presented by Helix Sleep
Pink and white noise are popular sleep sounds, but they could be stopping you from sleeping through the night
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